Portfolio investment, net in Switzerland
Switzerland: Portfolio investment, net was 51.76 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, net in Switzerland, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio investment, net in Switzerland is 51.76 billion, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 60.6% on the previous year and up 948.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Switzerland peaked at 56.26 billion in 2015 and was at its lowest, -35.39 billion, in 2010.
Switzerland ranks 9th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, net in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17.70 billion | — |
| 2001 | 47.74 billion | +169.6% |
| 2002 | 22.21 billion | -53.5% |
| 2003 | 38.58 billion | +73.7% |
| 2004 | 41.86 billion | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 44.94 billion | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 45.85 billion | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 37.45 billion | -18.3% |
| 2008 | 32.85 billion | -12.3% |
| 2009 | 24.84 billion | -24.4% |
| 2010 | -35.39 billion | -242.5% |
| 2011 | 19.92 billion | -156.3% |
| 2012 | -18.70 billion | -193.9% |
| 2013 | 14.35 billion | -176.8% |
| 2014 | 4.94 billion | -65.6% |
| 2015 | 56.26 billion | +1039.4% |
| 2016 | 5.23 billion | -90.7% |
| 2017 | 26.66 billion | +409.7% |
| 2018 | 9.58 billion | -64.1% |
| 2019 | 4.01 billion | -58.1% |
| 2020 | 30.12 billion | +650.6% |
| 2021 | 37.05 billion | +23.0% |
| 2022 | 20.53 billion | -44.6% |
| 2023 | 32.24 billion | +57.0% |
| 2024 | 51.76 billion | +60.6% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 51.76 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.56 million, 353.2× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 51.76 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 154.81 million, 334.4× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, net in Switzerland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +1039.4% | 4.94 billion | 56.26 billion |
| 2020 | +650.6% | 4.01 billion | 30.12 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.40 billion | 17.70 billion | 47.74 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.69 billion | -35.39 billion | 56.26 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.34 billion | 20.53 billion | 51.76 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More economy & growth data for Switzerland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.6894 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 25.32 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0243 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2,784 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -12.29 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 88.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0118 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,351 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 18.29 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net in Switzerland?
- Portfolio investment, net in Switzerland was 51.76 billion in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 56.26 billion in 2015.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was -35.39 billion in 2010.
- How does Switzerland rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Switzerland ranks 9th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 948.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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